# Broken strut mount safe to drive? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** suspension, struts, mitsubishi\ **Created:** [October 29, 2019, 8:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-strut-mount-safe-to-drive/151682 "2019-10-29T08:06:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![kilsnacks](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/kilsnacks/32/5290_2.png) [@kilsnacks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kilsnacks)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2019, 8:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-strut-mount-safe-to-drive/151682/1 "2019-10-29T08:06:17Z")
So My rear driver side strut mount appears to of rusted out and the middle part of it busted out so when I drive it clunks when going over any bumps even slight ones. I plan to get it fixed soon but I need to drive to college and work would it be safe to drive it for a little while until I have the time frame to have it repaired or is it a serious issue? ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/0/c/0cdf9d7886aaa3d9ff6a17ebf6a299328576633d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![SteveCBT](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/stevecbt/32/3192_2.png) [@SteveCBT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SteveCBT)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2019, 10:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-strut-mount-safe-to-drive/151682/2 "2019-10-29T10:24:24Z")
Not safe… ---
**Author:** ![FoDaddy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/fodaddy/32/717_2.png) [@FoDaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FoDaddy)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2019, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-strut-mount-safe-to-drive/151682/3 "2019-10-29T14:00:58Z")
Needs to get fixed ASAP. The vehicle is not roadworthy, it’s a serious problem. There are potential liability issues involved here. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2019, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-strut-mount-safe-to-drive/151682/4 "2019-10-29T14:05:17Z")
If this is the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse that you were given then it is past it’s sell date and needs to be replaced . I doubt if this thing is structurally safe to be on the road. ---
**Author:** ![kurtwm1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/13edae/32.png) [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2019, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-strut-mount-safe-to-drive/151682/5 "2019-10-29T15:22:13Z")
Not safe to drive. Strut mounts for this car are easy and cheap to replace. It’s a DIY job. Looking at the strut you might find yourself having to replace it as well. If you do, you should replace them on both rears.